Job Description

The SAP Application Security Architect is responsible for leading the strategy, design,

and governance of SAP security architecture for the PSEG SAP Modernization project to

migrate to S/4HANA. This role ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of

SAP systems by establishing robust security frameworks, access controls, and

compliance standards aligned with business and regulatory requirements. Key

responsibilities include designing and maintaining SAP role-based access controls

SAP SuccessFactors

(RBAC), Segregation of Duties (SoD) frameworks, and identity and access

management (IAM) integrations across SAP landscapes including S/4HANA, SAP Fiori,

SAP BTP, and related cloud platforms (including SAP Service Cloud). The role partners

closely with business, audit, compliance, infrastructure, and application teams to

proactively mitigate risk, support regulatory audits, and enable secure digital

transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in SAP authorization concepts, security

architecture design, risk management, and governance, along with proven leadership

experience in complex, multi-system SAP environments.

This position reports to the SAP Modernization Technology Delivery Manager.

Job Specific Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Information

Technology, Computer Engineering or Information Sciences preferred, or related

field.

10 years of work experience in technology solution engineering. 12+ years of

work experience in technology solution engineering without a degree.

6-8 years of experience in SAP BI/Reporting and Analytics solutions.

Deep expertise in SAP security architecture across S/4HANA, ECC, BW/4HANA,

SAP Fiori, and SAP BTP.

Strong hands-on experience designing and maintaining role-based access controls

(RBAC.)

Proven experience implementing and managing Segregation of Duties (SoD)

frameworks (e.g., SAP GRC Access Control.)

Experience integrating SAP with enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM)

solutions.

Strong understanding of SAP authorization objects, profiles, and transport

management.

Experience supporting SOX, NERC, or other regulatory compliance audits.

Knowledge of SAP cloud security principles and hybrid landscape security design.

Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 is required

Desired

SAP certifications (e.g., SAP Security, SAP GRC, S/4HANA, SAP BTP).

Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or similar.

Experience with SAP GRC modules (Access Control, Process Control, Risk

Management)

Experience designing security for SAP Fiori and SAP Gateway

Familiarity with enterprise security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT)

Experience leading large-scale SAP transformations (e.g., ECC to S/4HANA) from a

security architecture perspective.

Experience with large scale SAP Utility projects.